TREASURER Peter Gutwein is projecting a return to surplus in 2016-17, three years ahead of schedule.
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Mr Gutwein has promised to remain debt-free across the forward estimates after making "difficult but necessary" decisions to get the budget onto a sustainable footing.
He is promising no new savings or taxes, while pledging record spending on health and education.
Northern high school infrastructure is set to receive $25.5 million, while the North's two special education schools are set to be merged.
There is $21 million extra in Gonski funding.
The budget confirms a $100 cash injection on frontline health services, while $16 million is set aside to tackle family violence.